Proactive and patient-focused nursing professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with proven ability to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success, promote quality patient care and contribute to organizational growth.
Work History
Charge Nurse
1 Year 9 Months
Franciscan Health - Endoscopy | 02.2025 - Current
Communicates and collaborates effectively with members of the health care team to prioritize patient centered care and patient safety. Advocates for the needs of patients and staff. Ensures patients are provided competent and compassionate care.
Resolves interpersonal conflicts among staff and healthcare team, engages in service recovery to enhance patient satisfaction while overseeing daily unit operations and managing staffing schedules.
Collects data to drive progress toward department goals, coaches and supports staff, arranges ongoing education, and facilitates department meetings.
Registered Nurse
1 Year 7 Months
Northwest Health Porter - Endoscopy | 06.2023 - 01.2025
Assessed patient needs and provided appropriate nursing interventions while caring for patients during the pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative process. Obtained a thorough patient medical history and IV access prior to procedures.
Performed Charge Nurse duties, as needed, for the department. Communicated and collaborated effectively with members of the health care team to prioritize patient-centered care, patient safety and advocacy for patient needs. Precepted new nurses in all nursing positions within the department.
Prepared patients for procedures and assisted physicians and health care team throughout procedures. Assessed patient and family readiness to learn, prior to delivering essential education on procedures and discharge instructions.
Nursing Assistant/Nurse Intern
2 Years 4 Months
Northwest Health Porter - Endoscopy and Outpatient Surgery | 01.2021 - 05.2023
Provided direct patient care by taking vitals, identifying and reporting abnormal findings to the nurse, and assisting with procedures.
Professionally greeted patients upon arrival, provided updates to patients and families, engaged in effective communication throughout patient experiences and assisted with activities of daily living.
Initiated venipuncture and removed IVs under nurse supervision, obtained patient medical histories, assisted with admissions and discharges, performed pre-op and post-op assessments, monitored patient status, and facilitated patient education.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership and Administration
Capella University | 05-2028
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College | 05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education/Special Education
Ball State University | 05-2019
Skills
Clinical leadership
Care coordination
Quality improvement
Data collection
Work prioritization
Decision-making
Goal driven
Patient and family advocacy
Certification
Registered Nurse | Indiana Professional Licensing Agency
Advanced Cardiac Life Support | American Heart Association
Pediatric Advanced Life Support | American Heart Association
Early Childhood Education Administration Certification | Ivy Tech Community College
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Franciscan Health - Endoscopy
02.2025 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse
Northwest Health Porter - Endoscopy
06.2023 - 01.2025Read More
Nursing Assistant/Nurse Intern
Northwest Health Porter - Endoscopy and Outpatient Surgery
01.2021 - 05.2023Read More
Capella University
Master of Science from Nursing Leadership and Administration
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Ivy Tech Community College
Associate of Science from Nursing
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Ball State University
Bachelor of Science from Early Childhood Education/Special Education